ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6904 and Vista Paint 7942, ΔE 8.85 apart
Sherwin-Williams Gusto Gold (SW 6904) and Vista Paint Goldfinch (7942) measure a delta-E of 8.85 apart. Goldfinch is 11.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Gusto Gold holds more color, chroma 76.9 against 71.4, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Gusto Gold depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 49.7 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Gusto Gold and Vista Paint Goldfinch are delta-E 8.85 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Gusto Gold and Vista Paint Goldfinch is delta-E 8.85.
Vista Paint Goldfinch is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Gusto Gold by 11.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Sherwin-Williams Gusto Gold carries more color than Vista Paint Goldfinch - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Gusto Gold | Goldfinch | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6904 | 7942 |
| Hex | #F8AC1D | #FFBE3C |
| Light reflectance | 49.7 | 61.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 76.9 | 71.4 |
| Hue angle | 76.7° | 80.3° |
| Color family | orange | orange |